Elanga is the real deal.
The guy is 19 years old and can finish, has pace to burn, and is physically ready for senior football and only going to get stronger.
Is Anthony Elanga the real deal?
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The guy is 19 years old and can finish, has pace to burn, and is physically ready for senior football and only going to get stronger.
Seeing his workout photos, he looks like the real deal!
I reckon he will at least be good enough to make it as a squad player or impact sub (the Dan James role), however, who's the say he might not go all the way up to Rashford's level? Too early to say of course, but it appears that he has the tools and the mentality to succeed at a decent level. Let's hope injuries don't become a theme at senior level
For me he's too good to go back full-time to the under 23's next season.
He certainly looks the part, but a bit to go before he can be classed as the real deal.
Why heap so much pressure on him.
One thing from the bits I've seen is he's willing to go that extra mile to make his dream happen, he's clearly gone away and listened to advice about his body. What I've seen is a lad who's put on muscle with the thought process he will need that extra strength to play at the top level.
Hannibal, Amed, Elanga, Pellestri and Garner.
All five of them have a great chance in my opinion.
One thing from the bits I've seen is he's willing to go that extra mile to make his dream happen, he's clearly gone away and listened to advice about his body. What I've seen is a lad who's put on muscle with the thought process he will need that extra strength to play at the top level.
Hannibal, Amed, Elanga, Pellestri and Garner.
All five of them have a great chance in my opinion.
I've been watching football for two decades from home, although I have no professional experience in the game nor any scouting experience I can tell you that this kid does not have it based on a feeling I have.
Okay, fair enough.
A tad harsh? Try childish and disrespectful, even worse its about a great servant to the club.
I have seen very little of him so please take it with a bucket of salt - but I was unimpressed in the cameos last season. I felt that he was Chong level and I didn't mean that in a good way.
That said I have seen a couple pre season highlights and can see there's a lot to his game.
Maybe someone who often views him can clarify whether my worries were genuine - I was initially unconvinced by his first touch, ball control and ability to link up or operate in tight areas such as when he hugs the touchline or is backed into a player. Maybe I just saw some unlucky examples last season.
That said I have seen a couple pre season highlights and can see there's a lot to his game.
Maybe someone who often views him can clarify whether my worries were genuine - I was initially unconvinced by his first touch, ball control and ability to link up or operate in tight areas such as when he hugs the touchline or is backed into a player. Maybe I just saw some unlucky examples last season.
I didn't know we had such a player in our rank.
I don't think he's better than James Wilson was but seems to have a better attitude which could take him a long way. My guess is he's a Palace player but let's see.
Depends what is meant by the real deal. He's a good option and will be a good player.
Not a difficult feat to achieve we must say.
Yeah, O'Shea played a role in one of this clubs best run, and even had years where he started a sizable amount of games in a League winning season. 400 games for us, over 100 international caps, 5 EPL titles, a CL, and an FA Cup.
Do you want him being in your fully healthy first 11 if you are gunning to be at the top no. But, you need solid squad guys like him with versatility, and who can fill in, in a pinch or can be tactical substitutions.
Also not true but some of you can’t resist an opportunity to shit on certain players for some reason.
We've found devilish's alt account.
Well said. O'Shea was a solid player for us.
And by all accounts a decent guy.
I want to see more Elanga Bangers before I make judgement.
His improvement over the last 12 months, even though he was out for quite a while, had been very impressive.
He's having a great pre-season but I'd still loan him out, he needs to be playing regular football at a competitive level, Bundesliga wouldn't be a bad move if that's an option.
He's having a great pre-season but I'd still loan him out, he needs to be playing regular football at a competitive level, Bundesliga wouldn't be a bad move if that's an option.
I think he has a PL career ahead of him if he keeps current trajectory.
What did John do to you?
Has all the attributes to be a top player so no reason why he won’t be.
He's got a knack for finding the net and i think he has the talent for a decent career in the PL.
Having said that, i don't see a truly special player in any of the academy group currently trying to break into the first team.
Having said that, i don't see a truly special player in any of the academy group currently trying to break into the first team.
What exactly do you see that makes you think that?
I'm always interested to see how people come to conclusions like this. I assume you've watched him a lot in the reserves, or have you watched 2 pre season games where he's scored in each and decided that he's not good enough from there?
I've played a lot of football manager as well as Fifa and have read several articles by The Athletic in addition to watching YouTube compilations.
Just on the troll then and no serious input? Ole seems very happy with him so that's a good sign i'd say.
Welbeck was more athletic, but I wouldn't say noticeably faster. I watched Elanga come in like a train at the QPR match and he combines speed with physicality, left their defender behind. Too early to come to a conclusion, he needs to work on aspects of his game as you would expect, but I'm optimistic about him and hope he does well, we should look after him.
LOOL guys come on. Be realistic. Worst comes to worst he's obviously inconsistent Pele level
True, but only on some lazy ass, comfy collecting paycheck players stinking the place up.
Must we do this with every promising player to come from the academy? Seriously? Is Brandon Williams still better than Luke Shaw? Is Garner still the new Carrick? Hordes of players before that, Gomes, Chong, Wilson, Fosu-Mensah, McNair, Blackett.. the list goes on & on & on.
Just chill out & let’s just see how he goes for once.
Just chill out & let’s just see how he goes for once.
O’Shit just casually put in the middle
That Arsenal goal too
Arsenal goal, Liverpool one was awesome too.That Arsenal goal too
His reaction for Arsenal goal was just brilliant, he couldn't believe he did that.
Welbeck, without the injuries, was a pretty useful player to have in the squad even though his scoring record never amounted to much. I'd take 2012 Welbeck for a squad role ahead of paying 15m for James any day.
With Rashford out until October and Martial injured it's worth hanging on to him and Amad as 3rd/4th choice striker/winger.
You are my sensei then. I have bit less than 2 decade. Based on your judgement I concur Elanga will keep on scoring
That’s clearly not worst case scenario mate. Welbeck has spent his entire career in the Premier League. “Worst case scenario” would be him playing in League 2 in 3 years like James Wilson, who had far more hype than Elanga.